Blood Tests Made Easy - E-Book

by Paul Hamilton

Author	: Paul Hamilton
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 160
Release	: 2022-03-22
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0323870457

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Blood Tests Made Easy is a quick reference guide designed to bring medical students up to speed when interpreting blood tests on their clinical placements. Small enough to be carried and quickly referenced on the go, this book covers everything you need to know when interpreting bloods, including the main abnormalities you are likely to encounter. Rather than focusing on theory or physiology, it is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide to support clinical decision making. This latest addition to the Made Easy series will fill knowledge gaps on blood test interpretation, becoming a valuable asset both for medical students and, later, as a reference guide to increase junior doctors' confidence on the wards. - Relevant to real life – material laid out like real hospital laboratory tests - Easy to use - information presented in a clear and accessible format - Case studies and multiple-choice questions to aid revision

Blood Results in Clinical Practice

by Dr Graham Basten

Author	: Dr Graham Basten
Publisher	: M&K Update Ltd
Total Pages	: 184
Release	: 2019-03-19
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1910451665

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This book was originally written after feedback suggested that storytelling was very helpful to students and practitioners wanting to remember blood tests and their implications. Each section, where appropriate, therefore contains a ‘story’, as well as an overview of the relevant anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. This revised, updated edition continues to use storytelling to aid understanding, and introduces a unique 10-point system to help explain blood results. The use of storytelling has also been significantly improved and refined, following several years of feedback on the first edition. Less formal than a biochemistry textbook and containing more narrative than an online protocol, Blood Results in Clinical Practice provides an excellent, accessible introduction to blood tests and what they mean. It also enables advanced practitioners to reflect on and improve their practice; and includes new and updated sections of relevance to physiotherapists, paramedics, pharmacists and advanced nurse practitioners. Finally, it provides a resource for patients and their relatives who may be keen to know more about the meaning and function of particular blood tests.

Lung Function Tests Made Easy E-Book

by Robert J. Shiner

Author	: Robert J. Shiner
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 209
Release	: 2012-10-08
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1455753882

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Lung function testing has evolved over the years from a tool purely used for research and is now a commonly utilised form of clinical investigation. This new book is clear, concise and easy to read, providing both the essential scientific information as well as focusing on the practical aspects of lung function testing. The book is designed so that different chapters can be read as stand-alone sections, but cross-referencing to the other chapters completes the picture for the interested reader. - The book begins with an outline of lung structure and anatomy, and then proceeds to basic functional considerations before discussing the tests themselves. - Particular attention is given to spirometry and lung volume measurements. - The text covers the functional assessment of exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength and concludes with preoperative evaluation and recommendations. - The text emphasises practical problems, including controversies associated with lung function testing. - Boxes emphasise important topics throughout the text. - Highlighted questions can be used for short tutorials or problem-based learning

Arterial Blood Gases Made Easy E-Book

by Iain A M Hennessey

Author	: Iain A M Hennessey
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 175
Release	: 2015-04-27
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0702061921

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Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill in modern medicine yet one which many find difficult to grasp. This book provides readers with the core background knowledge required to understand the ABG, explains how it is used in clinical practice and provides a unique system for interpreting results. Over half of the book is devoted to thirty clinical case scenarios involving analysis of arterial blood gases, allowing the reader to gain both proficiency in interpretation and an appreciation of the role of an ABG in guiding clinical diagnosis and management. - A practical guide written for all those who use this test and have to interpret the results. - Utilises worked examples to allow the reader to gain confidence in interpreting ABGs and appreciate the usefulness of the test in a variety of different clinical settings. - Written in a simple style and presents the concepts in a straightforward manner. - Additional clinical case scenarios put the ABG into practice. - Includes a video detailing how to take a sample.

Blood Work

by Michael Connelly

Author	: Michael Connelly
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2024
Genre	: Heart
ISBN	: 9781761471636

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"Ex-FBI profiler Terry McCaleb called his old job of hunting down serial killers 'blood work'. Nowadays the only blood work he cares about is for his heart transplant. Eight weeks ago he was dead; now someone else's heart keeps him alive. Then Terry is informed that the anonymous donor of his heart was a murder victim and remains the focus of a stalled police investigation. Unable to ignore evil, even if it means risking his new life, McCaleb is inexorably drawn to help close the case. But someone is watching his every move--someone who has killed before and will kill again . . ."--Back cover.

Echo Made Easy E-Book

by Sam Kaddoura

Author	: Sam Kaddoura
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 308
Release	: 2016-09-16
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0702066710

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Echocardiography (echo), the use of ultrasound to examine the heart, is a powerful and safe technique which is now widely available for cardiovascular investigation. This simple and highly praised text is a practical and clinically useful introduction to the subject. It aims to explain the echo techniques available, outlines what they are most suitable for, and most importantly puts echo into a clinical perspective. This book will be of value to all those who use or request echo, particularly doctors in training and medical students, but also physicians, surgeons, general practitioners, technicians, nurses and paramedics. This Third Edition takes full account of recent advances in echocardiography. A new chapter on performing and reporting an echo has been added. New text has been added on the role of echo in individuals with cancer and in diseases of the aorta. There are updated and expanded sections on pregnancy, the continuity equation, diastolic function, long-axis function and 3-D echo. There are also updates and more detailed sections on the use of echo in emergency situations, in cardiomyopathies and pericardial diseases, in congenital abnormalities and in cardiac resynchronization therapy. Up-to-date published international guidelines have been referenced throughout. New online content is available in the form of echo video images with accompanying self-assessment questions which will allow the reader to carry out self-assessment of knowledge and to see examples of the echos described in the text. - This highly-praised book is a simple guide to a difficult subject, written in a conversational and accessible style. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to learn about echo – doctors in training, cardiac technicians, medical students etc. - It provides full practical coverage of the clinical aspects of heart disease - It will be of great use to those experienced in echo both as a refresher and an accessible reference source

Your Blood Never Lies

by James B. LaValle

Author	: James B. LaValle
Publisher	: Square One Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages	: 345
Release	: 2013-07-02
Genre	: Health & Fitness
ISBN	: 0757053505

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A standard blood test indicates how well the kidneys and liver are functioning, the potential for heart disease, and a host of other vital health markers. Unfortunately, most of us cannot decipher these results ourselves, nor can we even formulate the right questions to ask about them—or we couldn’t until now. In Your Blood Never Lies, best-selling author James LaValle clears up the mystery surrounding blood test results. In simple language, he explains all of the information found on these forms, making it understandable and accessible. This means that you can look at the results yourself and know the significance of each marker. Dr. LaValle even recommends the most effective conventional and complementary treatments for dealing with any problematic findings. Rounding out the book are the names of test markers that should be requested for a more complete physical picture. A blood test can reveal so much about your body, but only if you can interpret the results. Your Blood Never Lies provides the up-to-date information you need to take control of your health.

Medical Insurance Made Easy - E-Book

by Jill Brown

Author	: Jill Brown
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 554
Release	: 2013-08-02
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0323277012

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- Features completely updated information that reflects the many changes in the insurance industry. - Contains a new chapter on UB-92 insurance billing for hospitals and outpatient facilities. - Includes a new appendix, Quick Guide to HIPAA for the Physician's Office, to provide a basic overview of the important HIPAA-related information necessary on the job.

ECGs Made Easy - E-Book

by Barbara J Aehlert

Author	: Barbara J Aehlert
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 313
Release	: 2022-06-23
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0323832938

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Learning ECG interpretation has never been easier! A practical guide to heart rhythm recognition, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition offers a more visual, less intimidating way to identify and interpret basic heart dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a clear description, a sample ECG rhythm strip, possible signs and symptoms related to each rhythm, and recommended treatment. For more practice, additional rhythm strips and review exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, this guide has everything you need to master skills in ECG interpretation. - Easy-to-read style and conversational tone help you to recall and apply ECG information. - Brief description of each dysrhythmia is accompanied by a summary of rhythm characteristics and a sample ECG rhythm strip. - Clear ECG discussions highlight what you need to know about dysrhythmia recognition, such as: How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? - Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, and recognizing ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions. - ECG Pearl boxes cover ECG principles, practical applications, indications, and techniques, and offer useful hints for interpreting ECGs. - Drug Pearls highlight select medications used to treat dysrhythmias. - Key terms open each chapter by introducing and defining essential terminology. - Summary tables review the key characteristics of dysrhythmias discussed in the chapter. - Stop & Review exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your understanding. - Comprehensive posttest with answers at the end of the book allows you to check your understanding. - NEW! Content updates reflect current science and clinical practice guidelines, including the American Heart Association's 2020 ECC resuscitation guidelines where applicable. - NEW! Updates to selected rhythm strips allow for additional practice.